How to guides

It’s a question we often get. Short answer? No, you don’t. But let’s explain properly.

This is one of those questions that keeps coming back. If you’ve been cycling for a while, you’ve probably been taught that cleaning your chain is a separate step. Degrease first. Then lube. Then wipe. But with hot waxing, the logic changes.

When you hot wax your chain, there’s always one practical question that follows. “What happens to all the wax that drips off the chain?” It’s a good question, so let’s explain how we designed this part of the system.

One of the most common questions we get about the Performance Wax Heater is a very simple one. How long does it take to hot wax my chain?" Rest assured, it only takes 10 minutes.

When people see the Performance Wax Heater for the first time, one thing immediately stands out: It vibrates. So a lot of people asked us, is that vibration ultrasonic? Let’s clear that up.

James from the UK asked us a very practical question: “How do you actually put the chain into this new heater?” The answer is simple. You use the Spool. Honestly, the spool might be the thing we're most proud of when it comes to our new Performance Wax Heater.

We know that replacing wax isn’t always the cleanest job. So we designed this part to be just as simple as the waxing cycle itself. Let’s walk you through it.

We receive a lot of questions from riders all over the world about our new Performance Wax Heater. This article walks you through the exact steps, giving you a product demo of our new heater.

3 techniques to prepare your drivetrain and switch to hot wax.

Regularly waxing your chain is essential for maintaining its performance.

Any freshly waxed chain is stiff. This is normal and a good sign, indicating that the wax has fully penetrated the chain.